
Jan 16, 2017 - Local Issues by carly
In light of recent spates of violence in the French quarter, city officials are reviewing measures to vamp up security on Bourbon and the Vieux Carre. Mayor Mitch Landrieu is working with council members to […]
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Jan 16, 2017 - Local Issues by carly
In light of recent spates of violence in the French quarter, city officials are reviewing measures to vamp up security on Bourbon and the Vieux Carre. Mayor Mitch Landrieu is working with council members to […]
It used to be standard advice to decline a Breathalyzer test in the event you are pulled over for drunk driving. While that advice still stands today in many cases, police may have another route […]
Jun 24, 2016 - Criminal Defense by carly
Have you had a charge for marijuana possession in the City of New Orleans? If so, up until this week, a repeat offense could have landed you behind bars. Now, thanks to a measure passed […]
Jun 9, 2016 - Courts by Seth Bloom
Imagine being a 17-year old convicted of a crime in Louisiana and sentenced to jail time. Perhaps this is your first offense, or maybe you’ve been involved is some petty crimes that have not resulted […]
May 25, 2016 - Criminal Defense by carly
The Memorial Day holiday this weekend is the kick-off to summer across the United States. New Orleans is right in the thick of things with spectacular fireworks events, music and culture festivals and a host […]
Apr 28, 2016 - Criminal Defense by carly
You’ve probably seen it at Jazz Fest this year – people standing outside the entrance trying to resell their tickets. However, is it legal to resell your ticket? In Louisiana, you can legally resell your […]
Although medical marijuana is legal in Louisiana, the state does not currently recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards. However, the state legislature is considering bills this year that may change this restriction. Is Medical Marijuana Legal […]
Apr 14, 2016 - Criminal Defense by carly
As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the New Orleans Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint Thursday, April 14, at an undisclosed location in New Orleans. The sobriety checkpoint will begin at 9 […]
If you’re caught with a small amount of marijuana in New Orleans, you may not have to go to jail. In an effort to decriminalize marijuana possession in the city, Mayor Mitch Landrieu recently signed […]
Spring break is right around the corner, and for many high school and college students that means a relaxing break from classes and mid-term exams. However, while you’re soaking up the sun on the beach […]
Dec 30, 2015 - Criminal Defense by carly
As a part of the ongoing “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, Troop I (Lafayette Parish) will be issuing a ‘No Refusal’ policy over the holiday weekend. All across the state, police and troopers […]
Dec 16, 2015 - Criminal Defense by carly
One of the nine suspects in the Bunny Friend park shooting has been identified as Shawn “Shooter” Ruffin, 22. According to nola.com, Ruffin and two other men were inside a 2011 black Ford Explorer that […]
A total of eight people were booked over the Thursday and Friday of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Baton Rouge. The following are their names and charges against them: Kenneth Dean, 22, 40237 Coontrap Road, Gonzales, […]
Oct 30, 2015 - Criminal Defense by carly
Former St Tammany Parish District Attorney, Walter Reed, will have his trial for corruption charges moved to April pending new charges. They will be adding another charge of wire-fraud to bring the total number of […]
Sep 21, 2015 - Local Issues by carly
Orleans Parish School Board President, Seth Bloom, sat down with WWL Channel 4 news to discuss the McDonogh 35 ribbon-cutting and the new campus. Please check here to watch the video.
Sep 11, 2015 - Local Issues by carly
The Orleans Parish School Board met Thursday at the former site of McDonough 35 where they passed several new policies seeking to ease the access to families to top level schools in the New Orleans area.These […]
Aug 19, 2015 - Criminal Defense by carly
As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Orleans Parish Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Wednesday, August 19, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The checkpoint will […]
Aug 19, 2015 - Local Issues by carly
The Orleans Parish School Board has decided to halt the property auction slated for Thursday, August 20. Some of the properties may still go on to be sold, while a select few, namely Valena Jones […]
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